NPD Engineer

CoWorx Staffing Services; Slatersville (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CoWorx Staffing Services seeks an NPD Engineer in Slatersville, RI to lead new product development from concept to production launch. You will design, prototype, test, and optimize dispensing-closure packaging, collaborating across Sales, Operations, Quality, and Engineering.

The role emphasizes design for manufacturability, rapid prototyping, and tool development, with hands-on cross-functional engagement and a focus on delivering production-ready solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of mechanical product design and development experience; production through concept preferred.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling and 2D drawings with tolerances.
• Knowledge of thermoplastic injection molding, mold design, tooling development, and manufacturability.
• Ability to develop test plans/fixtures, perform basic statistics, and document conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Drive dispensing-closure and packaging projects from concept through production implementation.
• Develop concepts and detailed designs in SolidWorks with accurate 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Create and evaluate rapid prototypes and tooling for fit, function, and manufacturability.
• Coordinate pre-production tooling, molds, and automation to scale designs to production.
• Develop test plans, fixtures, inspection methods, and dimensional studies; perform analysis.

Skills

3+ years mechanical product design

SolidWorks

Design for manufacturability

Rapid prototyping

3D printing

Measurement and statistics

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine)

3D printing

JDE ERP

Rapid prototyping

Job description

Job Description:

Location: Slatersville, Rhode Island

NPD Engineer in Slaterville, RI
The New Product Development Engineer aids dispensing-closure and related packaging projects from initial concept through successful production launch. This role combines product design, rapid prototyping, injection tooling, automation support, testing, measurement, design refinement, and qualification. The engineer also improves and troubleshoots existing products and processes. Direct collaboration with Sales, customers, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and suppliers requires strong customer service, communication, and presentation skills. Mon-Fri from 7:00am-4:00pm.

Responsibilities

• Drive dispensing-closure and packaging projects from concept through production implementation, coordinating requirements, timing, risks, and cross-functional activities.
• Develop product concepts and detailed designs in SolidWorks, including accurate 3D models, 2D drawings, specifications, and tolerances.
• Create and evaluate 3D-printed and rapid-tool prototypes for fit, function, manufacturability, and customer requirements.
• Coordinate the design, procurement, evaluation, and qualification of pre-production tooling and molded samples; scale approved designs to production injection molds and automation.
• Develop and execute test plans, fixtures, inspection methods, dimensional studies, statistical analyses, design adjustments, and product, process, and mold qualifications.
• Refine and troubleshoot existing products, molds, processes, and automation using design, prototyping, measurement, testing, and qualification tools.
• Work directly with Sales and customers to define application needs, present concepts and results, resolve technical questions, and provide responsive customer service.
• Prepare quality plans, engineering and qualification reports, procedures, work instructions, technical recommendations, and customer-ready presentations.
• Coordinate technical activities with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Sales, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure requirements are complete and production-ready.
• Communicate technical requirements to vendors, evaluate quotations, and monitor supplier quality, timing, and performance.
• Create, review, and maintain bills of materials and related product data in JDE; support calibration records and activities for measurement and inspection equipment as assigned.
• Comply with all company safety, quality, and procedural requirements.

Desired Background/Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of mechanical product design and development experience; experience taking products from concept through production strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, including 3D modeling and the creation and interpretation of 2D engineering drawings, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Knowledge of thermoplastic injection molding, mold design principles, tooling development, design for manufacturability, rapid prototyping, and 3D printing.
• Ability to develop test plans and fixtures, execute testing, inspect parts, analyze results using basic statistics, and document conclusions and recommendations.
• Proficiency with dimensional inspection equipment, including calipers, micrometers, indicators, optical comparators, and CMM systems; Micro-Vu experience preferred.
• Strong technical writing, customer service, verbal communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical information to customers and non-technical audiences.
• Strong collaboration, organization, project management, problem-solving, and hands-on troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with ERP or product data systems and bill-of-material creation and maintenance; JDE experience preferred.
• Familiarity with calibration systems and measurement equipment record-keeping preferred.
• Ability to work in office, laboratory, supplier, and production-floor environments and travel approximately 15% based on business needs.

Other Information

Don't miss out on this excellent opportunity to join a hardworking, supportive team.
CoWorx is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that a varied workforce enhances our business outcomes and contributes to a brighter future for our internal teams, Field Talent, customers, and communities. We are committed to considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or veteran status, and we do not discriminate based on disability. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the recruitment process, please reach out to us.

Interested candidates please reference job code 251091 when responding to this ad.